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Corokia x cheesemanii  Korokio / Wire Netting Bush is one of New Zealand's most versatile, tough, and garden-worthy native shrubs, and a plant that earns its place in landscapes from the windswept coast to the urban garden. A natural hybrid between Corokia buddleioides and Corokia cotoneaster, this slender, erect, multi-branched shrub features dense, interlacing branches that make it an excellent choice for screening and hedging. In spring, Korokio becomes smothered in bright, canary-yellow star-shaped flowers, creating a beautiful and eye-catching seasonal display. Following the flowers, it produces red, orange, or yellow berries in autumn, which are eagerly enjoyed by native birds.

 

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Corokia cheesemani

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  • Botanical Name Corokia x cheesemanii
    Māori Name Korokio
    Common Name Wire Netting Bush
    Family Argophyllaceae
    Type Evergreen shrub
    Origin Natural New Zealand hybrid — C. buddleioides x C. cotoneaster
    Mature Height Up to 3 m if left untrimmed; easily maintained between 75 cm and 2 m 
    Mature Spread Approximately 1 m 
    Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade 
    Soil Adapts well to most soil types; prefers well-drained conditions 
    Flowering Spring — bright canary-yellow star-shaped flowers 
    Fruiting Autumn — red, orange, or yellow berries; attracts native birds 
    Wind Tolerance Excellent — handles strong winds and coastal exposure 
    Frost Tolerance Hardy to frost 
    Drought Tolerance Good once established 
    Waterlogging Avoid sites that are boggy in winter
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Maintenance Very low — responds well to trimming
    Conservation Status Not Threatened

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